222 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781477823071
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amazon Crossing
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
An award-winning story of love, friendship, and the power of human connection. Kohei Araki believes that a dictionary is a boat to carry us across the sea of words. But after thirty-seven years of creating dictionaries, it's time for him to retire...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,079 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
inspiring 42%
emotional 39%
hopeful 39%
lighthearted 35%
relaxing 30%
funny 23%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Violence
222 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781477823071
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amazon Crossing
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
An award-winning story of love, friendship, and the power of human connection. Kohei Araki believes that a dictionary is a boat to carry us across the sea of words. But after thirty-seven years of creating dictionaries, it's time for him to retire...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,079 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
inspiring 42%
emotional 39%
hopeful 39%
lighthearted 35%
relaxing 30%
funny 23%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Violence